John Monks

John Monks

John Stephen Monks, Baron Monks (born 5 August 1945 in Manchester) is a member of the House of Lords and was the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in the UK from 1993 until 2003, when he became the General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).

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    I concede nothing until they throw dirt on my face.
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    You are at your very best when things are worst.
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